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Hemsworthy Gate – Haytor Descent loop from Buckfastleigh

Hemsworthy Gate – Haytor Descent loop from Buckfastleigh

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Hemsworthy Gate – Haytor Descent loop from Buckfastleigh

01:35

28.7km

520m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.3 km

Harefoot Cross to Hemsworthy Gate Road

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11.6 km

Hemsworthy Gate

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A spectacular rolling road section along here from Hay Tor to Hemsworthy Gate and from Hemsworthy Gate towards Widecombe, with smooth tarmac and incredible moorland views.

The gate refers to …

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13.4 km

Haytor Descent

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Stop at Haytor to admire the far reaching views to the coast then enjoy a fun descent down to Haytor Vale. Watch out for wild ponies!

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14.8 km

Haytor Vale Junction

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Wonderful run all the way down to Ilsington and beyond.

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18.6 km

Bagtor Woods

Forest

24.1 km

Fire Insurance Mark at 9 East Street

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Number 9 East St (now a greengrocer) has a fire insurance mark on the front of the building. These were placed at a height that was easy to see, but …

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24.3 km

Old Exeter Inn

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The Exeter Inn is the oldest pub in Ashburton, built in 1130 to house the workers of St Andrew's Church and has remained an inn ever since.

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24.8 km

St Gudula's Cross and Well

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The Dartmoor Way Cycle Route is a 90 mile-long circular route which winds its way around the natural beauty of Dartmoor National Park, linking hamlets, villages and towns along its length.

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28.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.1 km

437 m

153 m

Surfaces

20.6 km

8.15 km

Elevation

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Lowest point (30 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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Hemsworthy Gate – Haytor Descent loop from Buckfastleigh

Harefoot Cross to Hemsworthy Gate Road

Hemsworthy Gate

Haytor Descent

Haytor Vale Junction

Fire Insurance Mark at 9 East Street

Old Exeter Inn

St Gudula's Cross and Well

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